Finance and Payroll Manager in Lincoln

Warden Farming Co Limited and Lincolnshire Pork Co Limited are long established and highly successful family-owned businesses with shared directorship, based in North Lincolnshire. We have a mixed farming enterprise, consisting Arable, Livestock (pig) breeding, sustainable renewables, as well as the famous Uncle Henry’s visitor attraction and events/ conference centre. The successful candidate will be working, as part of the senior management team, at the company head office in a charming and well-equipped farm office within a small and highly motivated support team.

Main purpose of the role

The Finance and Payroll Manager is responsible for the effective management of the company's day-to-day financial administration, accounting processes and office operations across Lincolnshire Pork Co and Warden Farming Company.

The role provides accurate financial information to support business decision-making, ensures compliance with financial and statutory obligations, maintains robust financial controls and contributes to the efficient operation of the business.

Working closely with the Directors and other members of the Senior Management Team, the post holder will take ownership of accounting processes and provide leadership and guidance to the supporting administrator.

Reports to: Directors

Direct Support: Office Administrator (shared administrative support resource)

Key Tasks

• AAT qualified, part-qualified accountant or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience in accounting, finance or bookkeeping roles.
• Strong understanding of management accounts, reconciliations, VAT and payroll processes.
• Experience using accounting software packages.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyse financial information and present findings clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• AAT Level 4 or higher accounting qualification.
• Experience within agriculture, food production or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience of budgeting and cashflow forecasting.
• Experience of Farm plan or Landmark accounting systems.
• Experience supervising or coordinating administrative staff.

Package and benefits

Full time - in person 5 days per week. Circa £36-42K dependent upon experience and match to person spec.

We offer a range of benefits including

• In house employee discount programme
• Company Pension
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Opportunity for in-house and industry training funded by the company
• On-site parking